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Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (eds) on testicular and epididymal structure, and plasma testosterone profiles in the goat (capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS), a diester of suIphonic acid, on
testicular and epididymal morphology and plasma testosterone profiles were studied
using both light and electron microscopic techniques and ...
Effect of source, time, and method of application of nitrogen on growth and yield of potato (solanum tuberosum l)
(2000)
Irish potato variety Dutch Robjin was planted in the Faculty of Agriculture Farm,
K.abeteCampus, University of Nairobi, in 1997-1998 short rains (Expt I), and 1998 long rains
Expt II). The experiment was laid out in a ...
Ethnoveterinary and phytomedicinal practices among the Bahima community in Uganda: test of indigenous knowledge using plant anthelmintics
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Ethnoveterinary medicine has been practiced in East Africa for many years and is still being
practiced though on a declining trend, and a lot of valuable information can be lost or
distorted whenever a medicine man dies ...
Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin A Deficiency amongst pre-school children in Gichugu division, kirinyaga district, kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This study was undertaken to assess the risk of vitamin A deficiency and determine its
possible determinants in three sub-locations, Thimu, Thumaita and Rwambiti of Gichugu
Division, Kirinyaga District. Socio-economic ...
The effects of dietary supplementation with textured soya bean protein and provitamin a on growth rate and Diarrhoea experience among malnourished children in Makumbe hospital rehabilitation centre, Zimbabwe
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
A prospective study (lnterventional ln nature) was carried out
to assess the effect of dietary supplementation with either
texturized soya bean protein (TVP) and provitamin A (betacarotene
from carrots) or with TVP alone ...
Characterisation of the genetic diversity of indigenous sheep populations in Kenya using blood biochemical polymorphisms
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Six indigenous sheep populations in Kenya generally classified as fat-tailed and
fat-rurnped hair types and one exotic breed (Merino) were analysed for variation at five
protein coding loci to determine the magnitude of ...
Soil loss and nutrient losses due to erosion in a maize-legume Based cropping system in Gatanga (Kenya).
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
In Central Kenya highlands, accelerated soil erosion is caused mainly by intensive agricultural •.
activities. The current conventional agricultural practices where the crop residues are completely
harvested alongside ...
Contribution of Sweetpotato in the diet among households in Kasarani Division, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the period
between September 1998 and July 1999 to determine the contribution
of sweetpotato to household food consumption in Kasarani Division,
Nairobi. Before ...
Potential Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook F. And Tithonia Diversifolia (hemsley) A. Gray Short Duration Fallows For Improving The Productivity Of Maize In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2000)
Earlier studies showed beneficial effect of 1 to 3 years-improved fallows on maize
production compared to the natural fallow. This period however is still too long for
small-scale farmers who must use the land to produce ...
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(2000-06)
Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable
concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as
immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and
sanitation. ...